Wow, very, very well done -exactly what a New York summer should look like.

For the last few seasons designers have been pushing cotton suits for Summer. Though cotton suits have a certain appeal they are almost always heavier and warmer to wear in Summer than a high-twist wool like this gentleman is wearing.

I really like the patch pockets on the DB suit – it gives a usually stuffy DB a slightly more sporty, Spring-ish flair.

How do I get my husband to dress the well? Its so rare to see an appreciation for the classic tailoring and old english/european styling. This is a winner. He should be on the cobblestone streets of London or Italy not ugly Manahattan

It’s Darren Stevens on his way to work at McMahon and Tate! Seriously though, this looks as if it must be a unique suit tailor-made to look like vintage. This combination of body cut, lapel width, machine welting throughout, colour, fabric choice, and pocket detail has not been widely seen in American menswear for 30 years or more. I wonder if the gentleman is hardcore enough to have included the wild patterned lining fabric typically found on vintage suits of this type? In any case, bravo for bringing it back!

While I’m not a big fan of the yellowish tan colour, it’s given spectacular treatment here against a backdrop of yellow taxis and Spring leaves. I think perhaps a strong French blue shirt would have provided more pop, especially with such a quietly patterned tie.

To Anonymous 10:06 – Manhattan’s Park Avenue does not have cobblestones or centuries-old architecture, but in the Spring it is as lovely as any modern mid-city thoroughfare in the world, and certainly worthy of this well-dressed fellow.

Now, the double breasted suit is a tricky one to pull off. I, for one, always think that older English gentlemen get away with it better than anyone else. Summer version of a double breasted suit in that colour – daring, shouldn’t work but I love it. Lovely shoes too – very Church’s brogues-like from what I can make out.

Now – this tie is a different matter. Here in UK that type of fat knot is called a ‘footballer’s knot’ and let just say is frowned upon. A less flashy knot would work better. Meethinks, Windsor or even half a Windsor knot would work muc better here, ;-)

It’s refreshing to see the double breasted here! at first i was turned off by DBs, i associated them too much with that long, gold-buttoned sailor suit look. the color is beautiful and the fabric looks light even in a still shot, just from the way it drapes. gorgeous lapels too, and i like how the patch pockets are a bit whimsical, at least IMO. I usually associate patch pockets with professorly tweeds and cords and ivy league style jackets, not with elegant DBs.

sart, this is really nice. thanks for pointing out the patch pockets, i wouldn’t have been able to figure out what made this seem less…fussy. the tie is a bit much, more like a scarf in its scale, but its affected, and shows he’s really paying attention. this is a great shot.

Oh my god he is gorgeous! If I were in a buisiness meeting with this man, I would say yes to anything he had to say. I suppose what they say is true, you can get anything you want as long as you’re in a great suit. This ensemble is particularly perfect.

This post features a great look, but it inspires a question. For summer, why not linen suits? Is there a way to have a lighter suit so that office air conditioners need not be turned so low? Most women need a sweater to wear anything summery in the office. Please, dear Sartorialist, exercise your sway…

I love the look – only thing I might take issue with is the tie. The knot is a little large in proportion to his face – other than that, spot on! The 3 open-patch pocket is probably the most complementing (and summer-ish) detail!

I love it all, up to the neck and above. The large tie knot really bothers me and I don’t like his hair or sunglasses. But the suit! How chic and summer-y for a man. I am already tired of seeing men in cargo shorts and flip-flops. Isn’t there more to life anyway? I would also love to know who the suit is by. Very dapper overall! Thanks!

Life is good. New York is the greatest city in the world — by far. This man needs to become a substitute teacher and visit each child in America once and show them the way. Sart: when you are on, you are untouchably on. Thanks again for coming back to the States. By the way, I’m wearing an ascot tomorrow thanks to you. -Z1

In accordance with “amed studio’s” conjecture, I believe that his suit may be from Paul Stuart…notice the garment bag. Just a guess though. Its always a delight to see a well-put-together DB suit or sportcoat! The key to pulling it off is definitely in the pocket square (and its style of fold).

I find his suit intriguing, and I’m trying to decide if it’s in fact vintage or a new suit with unusual details. Patch pockets; yes several houses feature such for s/s collections – I bought a Prada suit in sea green with such in NY a month ago. But, the deep notch lapels and double breast are 70′s details, as is the cuff and fairly wide leg (although if it were in fact 70′s they would likely be flared). The color and especially the weave don’t feel contemporary either. I like the suit, but then I like odd suits, and this one is definitely odd! Great photo, love the short focal length, a non-intuitive choice on a sunny day when a small aperture/longer focus might have been typical. Kudos!

Although I am not a fan of db suits, this is a great example of a look that works well. The model and patch pocket lead me to believe this is a vintage suit. I have not seen any offerings by any designers these days even remotely close to this suit. Could always be a custom suit.

Anyway, I think he did a good job putting it together and pulls it off nicely.

By nature, Iam inclined to criticize rather than going into raptures over the individual styles features in that great blog. Moreover, I don’t like patch pockets on a dress suit, and I am generally not a fan of db’s. But boy, this one is incredibly chic.

Anon 5.20pm rightly pointed out the crucial importance of the deep edge stitching that brings a sense of casual elegance here.

I’n not into oversized tie-knots but I disagree with londondog on their alleged discriminating effect.Perhaps it’s true in old England, but they are numbers of very elegant italian gentlemen that have been seen sporting such a knot.

My conclusion : against all odds, there may be some nicely dressed fellows in northern america. Just kidding…

Very Well done! Suit is well cut, and fits great. The two inch collar sits up nice and high and the windsor knot is to perfection. Is this gentlemen going with a two or three inch cuff on the trousers? It looks like three but looks awesome! Good look!

This suit has fallen into the wrong hands. The double-breasted front, enormous tie knot and sunglasses are wearing him. The sophistication of the suit stands in sharp contrast to the man, its superb coordination seems beyond him and its stature too great for his slight frame to fill.

(anon) “very well done; he even buttoned it properly, which is a classic DB mistake.”

It’s a mistake to button it *properly*??

{amed studio} “this looks as if it must be a unique suit tailor-made to look like vintage. This combination of body cut, lapel width, machine welting throughout, colour, fabric choice, and pocket detail has not been widely seen in American menswear for 30 years or more.”

Too true. Tailored clothes aren’t worn in as many situations now – they’ve become too conservative, too close to a uniform. I doubt this suit could sell O-T-R outside a very few stores, but what a great esthetic it has. Very subtly subversive.

Fantastic looking suit that he can pull off without looking like a fop. I’m no average Joe, but work in a stuffy firm environment. How do you start wearing a suit like that without being accused of being a dandy in a stuffy office?